Research Paper
Year: 2023 | Month: July | Volume: 10 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 146-159
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230720
The Application of Storytelling Technique in Improving Students’ Speaking Skill
Sriwahyuningsih Dianelo1, Sartin T. Miolo2, Moh. Syahrun Ibrahim3
1,2,3Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Sartin T. Miolo
ABSTRACT
This research aims to explore the application of storytelling techniques in improving students' speaking skills in Class 7.1 MTsN 2 Boalemo. The population of the research comprised four classes of first-grade students at MTsN 2 Boalemo, with approximately 22 students in each class, totaling 48 students. The researcher chose the students from class 7.1, which consisted of 22 students. Data collection involves the use of the Wilcoxon Test Concept while descriptive analysis with quantitative methods is used to analyze the data. The research findings indicate a significant improvement in students' speaking skills after being taught using storytelling techniques. The statistical analysis shows that there is a significant average difference between the learning outcomes of the pre-test and post-test in terms of vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. The values of Sig. (2-tailed) for all three tests are 0.000, which is less than the significance level of 0.05. This indicates that the hypotheses H1, H2, and H3 are accepted, and it can be concluded that there is a noticeable improvement in students' vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency from before to after the intervention. The research concludes that storytelling is an effective technique for improving students' speaking skills and increasing their interest in learning English and based on these findings, it is recommended that English teachers utilize storytelling techniques to enhance students' speaking skills and foster their confidence in public speaking. This research can serve as a valuable reference for other researchers interested in exploring similar topics or different aspects related to the use of storytelling in language learning.
Keywords: storytelling, speaking skills, language learning
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